Metz Feathers & Hackles

Metz Feathers & Hackles after nearly three decades as fly-fishing's leading purveyor of the highest quality genetic dry fly hackle, Metz continues to produce premium hackle for all of your fly-tying needs.

Early pioneers of genetic engineering techniques, Metz selected and raised stock specifically for hackle production. Over nearly three decades, Metz has been the industry leader in producing high quality fly-tying hackle. Located in the heart of Pennsylvania among the historical roots of fly-fishing, Metz is grounded in fly-tying heritage.

Metz Cock & Hen Hackles, a name synonymous with quality, and a team dedicated to service, Metz is determined to move fly-tying to the next level of excellence.

Grade 1 Metz Cock Necks are selected for perfection for the fly tier, a great range of colours and stiff hackles, sized down to the smallest of dry flies of which these capes can provide hundreds of flies. The fly tier connoisseur's choice.
Choice 13 colours of Metz Cock Necks - Grade 1.

Metz Grade 2 Cock Saddles are a popular and economical for tiers of larger flies. Hackles are not quite so long or so abundant as the Metz grade 1 saddle, but they are superb value for money as you would expect.
Choice 14 colours of Metz Cock Saddles - Grade 2

Metz Cock Saddles Micro Barb Grade 1 are superb hackles up to 12" (30 cm) long with stiff fibres suitable for hook sizes 18 and larger. These Metz micro barb capes will provide you hundreds of the very best quality hackles and a very high density of fibre. Perfect for the professional fly tier.
Choice 7 colours of Metz Cock Saddles Micro Barb - Grade 1

Metz Cock Magnum Neck, Grade 2, these are large cock necks, full of hackles which are more flexible and softer than the standard Metz cock necks. Use these magnum necks for flies that are for size 16 hooks and larger.
The Metz cock magnum necks come with a choice of 14 colours including cream and grizzle of which are over dyed in a range of hot colours.

Grade 3 Metz Cock Half Necks, still with a wealth of stiff hackles. An excellent choice for the all round tyer. The half cock neck offers great value for money for tiers not wising to purchase a complete neck.